NURS 170 EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS (Latest
2026/2027 Update) | SMART Outcomes, Nursing Diagnoses
(NANDA-I), Delegation (RN, LPN, UAP), Scope of Practice,
Nurse Practice Act, UTI, Renal Failure, Diarrhea,
Constipation | Grade A Q&A | 100% Verified
SMART Goals, NANDA-I Nursing Diagnosis Format (PES), Expected Outcomes, Collaborative vs Independent
Interventions, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Prioritization, Objective Data, Delegation Principles (RN to
AP/UAP/LPN), RN Scope of Practice (Assessment, Analysis, Delegation, Advocacy, Evidence-Based Practice),
Nurse Practice Act Violations, License Reciprocity, Continuing Education (20 CE hours per 2 years), Disciplinary
Actions (Suspension, Refusal to Renew), Definitions (RN, Impaired Nurse, Collaboration, Delegation, Stability),
UTI Signs/Symptoms (Dysuria, Frequency, Foul Odor) & Prevention (Void after intercourse, Avoid tight clothes,
Void when urge felt), Renal Failure Indicators (Elevated BUN/Creatinine, Anuria, Proteinuria), Urine Specific
Gravity in Dehydration (1.040), Diarrhea Complications (Potassium Imbalance, Fluid Management, Electrolyte
Balance, Skin Integrity), Medications Causing Constipation (Opiates), Constipation Risk Factors (Sedentary
Lifestyle, High-Dose Calcium Supplements)
SUBJECT COURSE FOCUS
Nursing Fundamentals / Medical- NURS 170 EXAM 2 Practice SMART Outcomes, Nursing
Surgical Nursing Diagnoses, Delegation, Scope of
Practice, UTI, Renal Failure,
Diarrhea, Constipation
, Question 1
A charge nurse is reviewing outcome statements written by a novice nurse using the SMART
approach. Which patient outcome statement is appropriate?
A. The patient will feed self at all mealtimes today without reports of shortness of breath.
B. The patient will get better soon.
C. The patient will ambulate in the hallway.
D. The patient will be happy by discharge.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. The patient will feed self at all mealtimes today without reports of shortness of breath.
RATIONALE
• SMART outcomes are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.
• This statement specifies a behavior (self-feeding), time frame (today), and measurable criteria (without
shortness of breath).
• Vague statements ("get better," "ambulate," "be happy") are not measurable.
2026/2027 Update) | SMART Outcomes, Nursing Diagnoses
(NANDA-I), Delegation (RN, LPN, UAP), Scope of Practice,
Nurse Practice Act, UTI, Renal Failure, Diarrhea,
Constipation | Grade A Q&A | 100% Verified
SMART Goals, NANDA-I Nursing Diagnosis Format (PES), Expected Outcomes, Collaborative vs Independent
Interventions, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Prioritization, Objective Data, Delegation Principles (RN to
AP/UAP/LPN), RN Scope of Practice (Assessment, Analysis, Delegation, Advocacy, Evidence-Based Practice),
Nurse Practice Act Violations, License Reciprocity, Continuing Education (20 CE hours per 2 years), Disciplinary
Actions (Suspension, Refusal to Renew), Definitions (RN, Impaired Nurse, Collaboration, Delegation, Stability),
UTI Signs/Symptoms (Dysuria, Frequency, Foul Odor) & Prevention (Void after intercourse, Avoid tight clothes,
Void when urge felt), Renal Failure Indicators (Elevated BUN/Creatinine, Anuria, Proteinuria), Urine Specific
Gravity in Dehydration (1.040), Diarrhea Complications (Potassium Imbalance, Fluid Management, Electrolyte
Balance, Skin Integrity), Medications Causing Constipation (Opiates), Constipation Risk Factors (Sedentary
Lifestyle, High-Dose Calcium Supplements)
SUBJECT COURSE FOCUS
Nursing Fundamentals / Medical- NURS 170 EXAM 2 Practice SMART Outcomes, Nursing
Surgical Nursing Diagnoses, Delegation, Scope of
Practice, UTI, Renal Failure,
Diarrhea, Constipation
, Question 1
A charge nurse is reviewing outcome statements written by a novice nurse using the SMART
approach. Which patient outcome statement is appropriate?
A. The patient will feed self at all mealtimes today without reports of shortness of breath.
B. The patient will get better soon.
C. The patient will ambulate in the hallway.
D. The patient will be happy by discharge.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. The patient will feed self at all mealtimes today without reports of shortness of breath.
RATIONALE
• SMART outcomes are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.
• This statement specifies a behavior (self-feeding), time frame (today), and measurable criteria (without
shortness of breath).
• Vague statements ("get better," "ambulate," "be happy") are not measurable.
